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Hamilton
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Hamilton wrote his first political article defending the Patriots' cause.
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Secretary Hamilton led the victory against the British in the Battle of Yorktown.
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Hamilton formed the New York Manumission Society to free slaves of African descent within the state of New York.
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Alexander served in Congress, was the New York state legislature and was a delegate to the Federal Convention.
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Hamilton advised Washington on the Neutrality Proclamation which declared that the United States would, in fact, remain neutral during the conflict.
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Hamilton was chosen to be the inspector general and second in command, while America geared up for war with France.
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Hamilton came to a pause in the military when America and France reached a peace agreement.